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Prinect. The Operating System for your Printshop. Simeon Popov & Uli Bader, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG

Ден на печатните технологии 2012

© Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG

Heidelberg Solutions Prinect & CtP

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Prinect. The Operating System for your Print Shop.

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Prepress

Pressroom Finishing

Management Administration

Prinect



• Prinect integrates all processes in an intelligent automated workflow.

• Modular design enables Prinect to adapt to the relevant requirements.

Tasks: • Production workflow. • Management processes. • Web-to-print applications. • Color workflow and quality assurance. • Commercial and packaging printing. • Digital printing. • Productivity optimization and logistics.


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• Professional management information system (MIS)

• High-performance integration into the Prinect production workflow

• Comprehensive evaluations • Transparency across the board

The software covers the following areas: • Estimating • CRM & account management • Warehouse and material management • Integration with print production workflow • Job costing and reports

Prinect Business Manager. The Powerful MIS Solution for the Print Media Industry.

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• Generation and management of several web shop systems

• User interface for the customer (front end) individually adaptable

• Comprehensive user administration with ordering processes

• Freely definable work steps enable customized processes

• Documents can be adapted by the customer

• Sales offering can be extended, e.g. using editable printing templates

• Supports various business models

Prinect Web-to-Print Manager. Online Shops expand Business Areas.

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• Fast drafting of folding cartons and displays and creation of die cutting forms and associated tools

• 3D display of the designed object which can be interactively checked and used for customer approval

• Animated folding sequences and presetting data for folder gluer

• Extensive library including integrated ECMA and FEFCO catalogs

• Integration into the Prinect packaging workflow

• Options to support creative designs and generate die cutting tools

Prinect Package Designer. The CAD/CAM System for Packaging and Die-Cutting Tools.

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• Control center for all production operations

• Transparent processes • Management based on real-time

information • JDF job tickets containing all job

information and production data, plus a process network detailing the exact sequence of the necessary steps

• Optional: Prinect Scheduler digital planning board

Prinect Integration Manager. The Print Shop’s Control Center.

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• Automated prepress workflow • Modular and scalable • Compact “all-in-one” configuration

possible • The right software module for every

prepress task in the commercial and packaging sectors

• Process control and optimization at the Prinect Cockpit

• Uses Prinect Renderer, based on the Adobe PDF Print Engine, for ripping

• Can also integrate the current version of Prinect MetaDimension

Prinect Prepress Manager. The Solution for Automating Prepress.

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• PDF Assistant: Analyzes and processes PDF files

• Color Editor: Helps check colors • Coating Editor: For precise coating jobs

and creating separations • Barcode Editor: Generates barcodes • Trap Editor: For object-based trapping • Imposition Editor: Creates up to 8-up

printed sheets • Screening Selector: Assigns screenings

to objects

Prinect PDF Toolbox. Tools for the Perfect PDF Workflow.

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• Plug-ins for Adobe Acrobat for processing and optimizing PDF documents for commercial and packaging printing

• Every tool in the suite can be individually enabled



• All the tools for perfect color management in one suite

• Tools can be individually enabled as required

The Prinect Color Toolbox for reliable color management consists of three programs: • Quality Monitor • Calibration Tool • Profile Tool

Prinect Color Toolbox. Color Management Tools.

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• Comprehensive functions for imposition and sheet assembly

• Visual control of all work steps • Conceptual separation of press sheet

and folding sheet • Option Packaging Pro for folding carton

production • Option Gang Assistant for generating

gang jobs • Option Sheet Optimizer for optimum

arrangement of multiple image copies on the sheet in label printing

Prinect Signa Station. The Solution for Imposition and Sheet Assembly.

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• Uses Adobe PDF Print Engine • Prinect screening methods • Can be used in Prinect Prepress

Manager for output of proof and plates • Prinect MetaDimension offers a stand-

alone workflow with Prinect Signa Station

The modular RIPs can provide solutions to meet all demands: • Direct connection to Heidelberg

computer-to-plate devices • Prinect Shooter:

CtP control device

Prinect Renderer and Prinect MetaDimension. The RIPs for Maximum Productivity.

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• Secure online cooperation between print shop and customer

• Fast, cost-effective, and error-free generation of printable data

• Communication and transactions using standard web browsers

• Customer-specific production workflows

• High level of automation for all prepress-related processes

• Reliable online soft proofing • E-mail notifications

Prinect Remote Access. The Web Portal for the Prinect Prepress Workflow.

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• A single, consistent workflow for offset and digital printing

• Central planning and job costing for offset and digital print jobs

• Maximum productivity through flexible selection of the most cost-effective printing method

• Consistent color management whatever the printing method

• Production of personalized documents • Document-oriented workflow from

imposition to postpress

Prinect Digital Print Manager. Integration of Heidelberg Digital Printing Systems.

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Prinect Postpress Manager. Integration of Finishing into the Prinect Print Shop Workflow.

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• Integration of finishing machines • Data capture and central management

for precise post-production job costing • Maximum availability of current job

information and production data • Display of job status in real time • Minimization of setup times

Enables finishing equipment to be integrated into the print shop workflow: Finishing processes are transparently depicted and optimally organized for all those involved.



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Prinect in the Pressroom.

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Prinect Axis Control Powerful - color measurement system

New Prinect Image Control Image - color measurement system

New Prinect Easy Control Standard - color measurement system

Prinect Inpress Control Inline - color measurement system

Prinect Inspection Control Inline - sheet inspection

Prinect Auto Register Inline - register measurement system

Color Management

Ink Presetting

Color & Quality Measurement

Prinect Color Solution With Print Color Management services

Prinect Press Center High performance control station

Prinect Pressroom Manager Presetting and quality reports



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Make ready Production

Ink presetting

Color measurement system /

PDF-comparison

• Pressroom Manager • Press Center with Intellistart and

Color Assistant / Color Assistant Pro • Print Color Management

• Easy Control, Axis Control, Image Control or Inpress Control

• Inspection Control PDF • Print Color Management

• Easy Control, Axis Control, Image Control or Inpress Control

• Inspection Control • Pressroom Manager with Analyze Point

Significant paper savings and short make ready through controlled processes

Sollfärbung

Color measurement system / sheet inspection

Prinect in the Pressroom. Achieve print quality fast and reliably.



• Central control of the pressroom • Integration of printing presses and color

measurement systems • Maximum availability of all job

information and production data • Accurate press presetting values • Display of job status in real time • Mid- and long-term reporting and

statistics to support improvement actions

• Central storage of press settings for repeat jobs

Prinect Pressroom Manager. The Control and Information Center for the Pressroom.

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• Cutting-edge design for improved functionality and ergonomics

• Highly flexible configuration with various options

• Color matching in line with ISO 3664 • 19-inch touchscreen for greater

operating convenience • Intellistart: An innovative, process-

oriented navigation system • Excellent data management and shop

floor data collection • Integrated Prinect color measurement

systems for quality control • Optional: Wallscreen information center

Prinect Press Center. The High-Performance Control Station for the Printing Press.

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Prinect Press Center / - Compact – Intellistart

• Productivity increase of up to 8%

compared to a non process-oriented operation

• 70% fewer operating steps

compared to a non process-oriented operation

• Fast, reliable processes thanks to process-

oriented operator guidance

• More reliable production and extensive

automation

• Automatic job change together with De-inking

program and Pre-inking program 2 to achieve

very rapidly color stability

• Integration into the Prinect workflow

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Prepress-RIP Prepress-RIP

Press Center

Digitaler Bogen (PDF)

PPF Datei mit separiertem Vorschaubild

PPF-Datei mit zonalen Flächen-deckungswerten

0, 0, 0, 5, 0, …

Prepress-RIP

PRM / PPI PRM / PPI

Press Center

Voreinstellung: Umrechnung der zonalen Flächendeckungswerte in Farbzonenöffnungen

55% Flächendeckung

182 Dioden Farbzonenöffnung ?

Digitaler Workflow zur Farbvoreinstellung Zusammenspiel der Workflowkomponenten

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Ink Key Setting relative to Mean Value of Color Tests with identical printing condition and identical coated paper

-25% -20% -15% -10% -5% 0% 5%

10% 15% 20% 25%

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Farbe 1 Farbe 2 Farbe 3 Farbe 4 Farbe 5

Einfluss der Farbe auf die Farbzonenöffnung

Tests mit identischen Druckbedingungen auf gestrichenem Papier

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Farbvoreinstellungen für unterschiedliche Papiere, Farben und Druckbedingungen werden anhand eines ok Bogen angepasst

Signifikante Rüstzeitverkürzung bei Anwendungen wie Katalogen, Broschüren, Verpackungen etc.

Prinect Press Center - Option “Color Assistant” die “lernende” Kennlinie im Leitstand

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Prinect Press Center – Funktionsweise der Farbvoreinstell-kennlinien

Flächendeckungs- werte von PRM / PPI

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Schnelles Einrichten mit dem Color Assistant (S11A)

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Präzise Farbvoreinstellung Exakter Farbeinlauf

Kürzere Regelschritte

Wesentliche Verbesserungen der S11A

Zusätzliche Einsparung von bis zu 70 Bogen Makulatur

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• Productivity comparison using up-to-date information via the Internet

• Market transparency in national and international competitive environments

• Efficient tool for process optimization and cost reduction

• Proven data security by Heidelberg • Regularly updated, anonymous

benchmarks • Adaptable comparison classes and

filters

Prinect Performance Benchmarking. The Guesswork is Over.

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• Spectrophotometric color measurement system for CMYK and spot colors

• Touchscreen operation • Online adjustment of ink zones in up to

six printing units • Measuring speeds of 150 mm/sec

(5.91 in/sec) • Displays density, ΔD, L*a*b*, ΔE,

slurring, doubling, dot gain, color difference ΔF, and color deviation that cannot be eliminated ΔE0

• Variable positioning of the print control strip

• Measurement of sample colors for accurate reproduction

Prinect Easy Control. The Standard Color Measurement System.

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• Measurement in the print control strip • Online color control of ink zones for up

to ten printing units • Measuring speeds of 200 mm/sec

(7.87 in/sec) • Variable positioning of the print control

strip • Optimum print sheet suction • Automatic location and recognition of

the print control strip • Operation via Prinect Press Center • Measurement results can be shown on

the Prinect Press Center Wallscreen • HKS and PANTONE color databases • Comprehensive quality reports

Prinect Axis Control. The Powerful Color Measurement System for Quality Assurance.

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• Spectrophotometric inline measurement of process and spot colors

• Online adjustment of ink zones for up to ten printing units

• Automatic register control and adjustment on the fly

• Measurement results can be shown on the Prinect Press Center Wallscreen

• Color stability thanks to production monitoring

• Operation via Prinect Press Center • HKS and PANTONE color databases • Comprehensive quality reports

Prinect Inpress Control. The Inline Color Measurement System for Highest Productivity.

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• Sheet inspection for early detection of defects in print or materials

• Uses two high-resolution line scan cameras (RGB or BW)

• Verification of a printed sheet against a PDF from prepress

• Constant monitoring of all print sheets right up to the maximum print speed

• Operation via Prinect Press Center • Display of errors on the Prinect Press

Center Wallscreen • Seamless documentation • For packaging and label printing

Prinect Inspection Control. The Inline Sheet Inspection System for Maximum Security in the Printing Process.

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Prinect Inspection Control / PDF triggers inline Inkjet Marking

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Speedmaster XL 105-4-LYL

Inspection Control / PDF: verification with PDF

Inspection Control / PDF: detect print defects (e.g. hickeys, ink splashes or material defects)

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Inline Inkjet Unit : Marking of blanks with errors Up to twelve inkjet heads are used to

mark the blank, e.g. by destroying the barcode

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At least one unit is needed between the Inspection Control and Inkjet Unit!



• Online ink zone adjustment for up to ten printing units

• Quality Center for prepress and up to four presses in the pressroom

• Spectrophotometric control in the print control strip and print image

• Integrated process analysis software • Measurement results can be shown on

the Prinect Press Center Wallscreen • Fast job setup based on CIP4-PPF

data from prepress • HKS and PANTONE color databases • Comprehensive quality reports

Prinect Image Control. The Full Sheet Color Measurement System for Optimal Quality in the Printed Image.

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Prepress

Pressroom Finishing

Management Administration

Prinect

Heidelberg Solutions

Thank you. Uli Bader, September 25th / 26th, 2012